We decided to head out one day on foot to the vineyard at Domaine de la Fadeze, walking for a bit along the lakeshore where the men, who farm this lake, live and work. There are many oyster and mussel beds in the lake, with shops and road side stands offering coquillage (shellfish), for sale all around this region.
After a nice lunch on the beach, we walked in to the Fadeze winery and waited a bit for the folks to return from their customary two hour lunch (this is France after all). However, 2 o'clock came and went, and the woman in the office, who saw us walk up, apparently couldn't be bothered with opening the door, or telling us to scram, or something to let us know which way the wind was blowing. So, off we went, back to Marseillan, sans vino. Still, it was a very nice walk, and a wonderful lunch by the lake.
Heading out, away from town.
Then we decided to go to the right of this sign, down the Fontaurie path, away from the main road and towards the lakeshore.
Old barn.
Old truck.
Old man. Actually, one of the coquillage workers.
There are numerous docks, with small gauge rail lines going from the dock to the processing areas, along this stretch of the lake.
Don't think these rail lines get used anymore!
Empty oyster shells in bags.
When we get back to town, we are going to check on this little fixer-upper!
We turned from the lake here, and walked towards the vineyard (about 100 meters). Looks kind of like a south sea island.
Way too early for grape leaves!
Practice your French:
2 hour lunch.
Old scale, now used as part of a flower pot.
Heading home without the wine, but other delights are enjoyed. Apple blossoms blooming early.
Back in the 'hood.
Take care my friends!
Peace.
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